Publications

'CAP: thinking out of the box' report

Released on March 27th 2017, this report, directed by Allan Buckwell, shows how the current CAP does not make best use of the considerable resources deployed to support land managers through the necessary transition and suggests some procedural changes to kick-start a more effective reform process which brings together more constructively the conflicting interests in agricultural policy.

Report of the CAP discussion at the European Parliament on January 10th 2017

The initial ideas of the "CAP - thinking out of the box" project were presented on January 10th for questioning and debate at the European Parliament followed by a lively discussion at the RISE office.

Workshops on Nutrient Recovery and Reuse (NRR) in European agriculture

As part of the consultation process of the RISE study, the Foundation held two consultative workshops - at the EXPO Milan and at the European Parliament (EP). You can find below a summary of the discussions held during the two workshops.

Workshops on the Sustainable Intensification of European Agriculture

As part of the consultation process of the RISE study, the Foundation held three consultative workshops on the subject - at the European Parliament, at a Workshop in the Squre and during the Forum for the Future of Agriculture. The following brochure was presented at the workshops to inspire debate. You can also find below the report of the write up of the workshop at the Square, Brussels.

Agro-biodiversity

In November 2012, RISE organised and hosted the 19th meeting of the International Hamster Workgroup (IHWG) - a group of interdisciplinary scientists and experts dedicated to reversing the recent declines in wild hamster populations throughout Europe. The conference featured the latest research on hamster physiology and biology, updates from current conservation programmes and EU-level policy. The proceedings can be downloaded here:

Following the Task Force Report, RISE participated in a tender call for the European Parliament alongside the IEEP in 2011 to advise on concrete tools for delivery of public goods within the next CAP. The results are summarised in the report below.

Water

Following the launch of the certification scheme EWS (European Water Stewardship) in collaboration with EWP (European Water Partnership) in 2011, RISE has drafted a position paper about the relationship between water and agriculture.

Trade

RISE has completed an investigation into the possible impact of a planned agreement with the Mercosur trading bloc on European agriculture, arguing that its passing into law would deal a fatal blow to the European livestock industry, in particular the extensive, pasture-fed cattle and sheep sector which is prevalent in mountain areas throughout Europe.

RISE also supported and financed a series of studies by the International Food and Agricultural Trade Policy Council (IPC) making a comparison of EU and US farm and bio-energy policies under the new CAP the next US farm bill. You can access the papers on the IPC website by following the link below.